Shelf Life and Storage Information for
Products and Ingredients

Finished Products generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months.
Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should always be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.

Sample Sizes do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months) and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).

Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct
light, and keep them in a dark cabinet when possible.

Exfoliating Acid products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or the Salicylic Acid Serums as those can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items Requiring Refrigeration
and/or Kept in the Dark 

Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid.
^There are some oils that have a super long shelf life like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt.
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool dark place.
Co2 Extracts - these should always be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place)
Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.

Eczema Psoriasis Balm:
Emu Oil antibacterial, penetration enhancer, very healing, conditioning, does not clog pores

Calendula Organic Infused Oil (infused into Organic Olive Oil) wound healing,  rejuvenates skin, anti-inflammatory

Blue Mallow Blossoms Infused into Almond Oil(unrefined/cold pressed) antibacterial, soothing to wounds,  very healing and calming

Evening Primrose Oil (unrefined/cold pressed) high gamma linolenic acid content, used for dry skin and eczema, astringent

Beeswax (dark, unrefined) creates a protective layer, shielding skin from the elements and locking in moisture, emulsifier, antibacterial, germicidal, does not clog pores, anti-inflammatory

Lemon Tea Tree Oil germicidal, antiseptic, healing, anti-fungal

Carrot Seed Essential Oil carotene rich, emollient, soothes irritations, great for blemishes and wrinkles

Manuka Tea Tree Oil germicidal, antiseptic, healing, anti-fungal

 

Eczema Keratosis Pilaris & Psoriasis Balm:
Shea Butter it's unique fatty acid composition makes it a suitable emollient for many skin-care applications One unique characteristic of Shea butter is its content of unsaponifiables (up to 11%) which imparts soothing properties

Flax Seed Oil high in vitamin E makes it useful for preventing scarring and stretch marks while also offering excellent healing properties for troubled skin such as eczema

Aloe Vera Oil antiviral, soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, cell regeneration, healing, high in Vitamins E, C and zinc

Avocado Oil antiviral, soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal,  cell regeneration (high in polysaccharides), healing, high in Vitamins E, C and zinc

Meadowfoam Wax one of the best waxes to prevent moisture loss, conditioning, excellent for dry and dehydrated skin, adds shine and nourishment to hair, very stable

Tamanu Oil emollient, regenerative, great around delicate tissue, analgesic, softening

Black Currant Oil repairs skin damaged by sun, maintains healthy skin,  rejuvenating, revives mature skin, conditioning

Seabuckthorn Seed Oil is a light, non-staining and readily absorbed into the skin, can use under make-up, non-greasy. As an antioxidant, fighter and neutralizer of free radicals and peroxides, and immune builder, this oil is also an effective anti-aging agent which slows down the aging process externally!

Vitamin E Oil helps to alleviate the dryness, itchiness and all around skin discomfort, it has been reported that Vitamin E may increase the effectiveness of topical moisturizers

Castor Oil conditioning, softens rough and irritated skin, works well to ease the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema, keratosis pilaris and psoriasis

Helichrysum Essential Oil the precious essential oil of Helichrysum is considered a potent healer, anti-inflammatory, and tissue repair stimulant. It is rapidly becoming a favorite as a cell regenerator and has been proven to reduce the formation of scar tissue! It is best known for its effect on bruises, wounds and other injuries, as well as for reducing pain.

Myrrh Essential Oil tones skin, balances the hydration of the skin, wound healing, antiseptic